The Harper Government is helping to bring more international buyers to Farmfair International this year, enabling Canadian farmers to export more of their high-quality agri-food products and livestock genetics worldwide. The Honourable Rob Merrifield, Member of Parliament (Yellowhead), announced today an investment for Northlands to promote Farmfair International. “The Harper Government is a strong advocate for our livestock genetics industry and we are proud to promote it in markets around the globe,” said MP Merrifield. "Through this investment, our Government is giving farmers the tools they need to take advantage of new and exciting international markets and, in turn, strengthen our economy."This investment of $50,000 will enable Northlands to increase international awareness of the event and attract new foreign buyers by promoting Canada's high-quality cattle genetics and agricultural products in key international markets. Canadian farmers will benefit from the International Agbusiness Centre at Farmfair, which serves as a top business destination for the livestock genetics industry, providing trade information and business services to facilitate international business at the fair. "Northlands is proud of its commitment to agriculture, not just in Alberta but on the global international scale," said Richard L. Andersen, Northlands President and Chief Executive Officer. "This support helps Northlands to continue providing resources to our international visitors and create an environment where advancement…

  EDMONTON, AB –Farmfair International (FFI) and Canadian Western Agribition, the two premiere livestock shows in Western Canada, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate on international marketing and promotional activities to attract international buyers to both shows in 2013. Today, Richard L. Andersen, CFE, President and Chief Executive Officer of Northlands and Marty Seymour, Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Western Agribition were at Northlands to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. “We believe this is a great opportunity for our shows to work together and it sets the stage for future opportunities,” said Richard L. Andersen, CFR, President and CEO of Northlands. “Through collaboration, we’re building a larger contingent of international buyers, creating commerce and making it more attractive for exhibitors to attend both events.” “This MOU demonstrates the strong working relationship between Farmfair International and Canadian Western Agribition,” said Marty Seymour, Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Western Agribition. “Working together provides a greater opportunity to develop international markets for the betterment of the industry. In 2013, Farmfair International at Northlands in Edmonton, Alberta is scheduled for November 3-10 and Canadian Western Agribition in Regina, Saskatchewan will take place from November 11-16. With both events showcasing top quality livestock…

Farmfair and CFR entertained thousands of guests EDMONTON, AB –City slickers turned cowboy to celebrate River City Round Up – a city-wide festival celebrating Edmonton’s agriculture and western heritage from November 4-13. Northlands’ Farmfair and the Canadian Finals Rodeo helped Edmontonians find the west within with cattle shows, horse sales, and some of the best rodeo contestants in the country. “Northlands was built from agriculture roots and we’re proud to continue this tradition,” said Richard L. Andersen, President and CEO of Northlands. “The sport of rodeo and our western heritage are engrained in the roots of our community and we’re proud to support Alberta’s dynamic culture.” Northlands and the City of Edmonton were proud to partner to start off the ten-day festival with the River City Round Up kick off celebration in Sir Winston Churchill Square on November 5. There was entertainment, a caravan of covered wagons, cultural displays, family activities and the evening concluded with a fantastic fireworks display. Northlands’ 522,000 square foot Edmonton EXPO centre was full of agriculture education, entertainment, commerce and competition at Farmfair 2011. This year 93,624 guests took part in equine events, cattle sales, the Heritage Ranch Rodeo, RAM Country Marketplace and much more.…